Monday, 24 October 2011

Well, I have to say I have loved this weekend. Driving back from the flower market along the country lanes I couldn't resist taking this photo. It was a proper Autumn morning and the sunrise was absolutely stunning.

I could wax lyrical about how cute the horses looked but actually its all about the flowers!!

Three weddings this weekend and they couldn't have been more different if they tried.

I think the bouquet below was my favourite of them all, the three types of roses contrasted beautifully with the hot pink freesia and the mixed herbs added to the beautiful scent.

I know I said it was all about the flowers but amid all the hustle and bustle my delightful cat as seen below got herself into another tiff and currently will not leave me alone, so whilst I am trying to be awfully witty and delightful she has draped herself elegantly across and if I so much as moved she growls in a most disturbing cat like way!! Ho hum.....

The wedding this morning was a family affair and well and truly all about the sunflower. A gorgeous dark blue for the bridesmaids and bright yellow of the sunflowers really set the venue up for a fantastic day!!

The wedding was held at orchardleigh and we decorated the stunning staircase with hand-tie's of sunflowers and draped organza up the banister, finishing it all off with trailing ivy. Making a perfect entrance for the bride.

I leave you with a photo of the sunflower wedding cake and hope that you all have a fabulous week.As an aside, if you happen to get a chance, go to Hartley Farm and check out our front of shop cause its looking beautiful, maybe treat yourself to something lovely and floral and then try a machiatto coffee cause they yummy!! As seen below.....

Monday, 17 October 2011

I feel they are hugely underrated and yet are a stunningly elegant flower. You will be pleased to know that they have also made it into our Christmas Shop for 2011!!

Fresh rose petals...

Now had I known what I know now, I would have handed out buckets of fresh rose petals to all & sundry at my wedding! There is something utterly yummy and fresh about how they look!!

Sparkly chandeliers......

Now I know this is a bit of a curve ball but seriously!! If you had the house/workshop/office/flat would you not go straight out and buy one of these?

Bex's first long-low arrangement....

I think you would agree with that this girl can do flowers. We set her off with the challenge and this is what she produced! You see we teach our team well.....
(Sorry couldn't help myself....giggling)

Random celebrity sightings....

Currently stands at Mr Dara O'briain & a minor royal who later turned out to be Lady Sarah Chatto no less!! Don't worry my husband has already accused me of reading Hello magazine too much for me to even know who she was!!

Anyway I wish you dear reader a happy week until we meet again! Signing out and off in search of chocolate.....